Mathematics & Its Pedagogy
Pedagogy of Mathematics
Mathematics & Pedagogy
Paper I & Paper II
6 topics
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What this chapter covers
The 6 topics below make up Pedagogy of Mathematics in the CTET syllabus. Open any topic for notes, solved examples and a practice MCQ test.
1Nature of Mathematics & Logical Thinking
2Place of Maths in the Curriculum
3Language of Mathematics
4Community Mathematics
5Error Analysis & Diagnostic Teaching
6Evaluation & Problems of Teaching
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Key Concepts — Quick Reference
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NCF 2005 vision of school mathematics
| Higher aim | Mathematisation of the child's thought - reasoning, abstraction, proof |
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| Narrow aim | Useful numeracy - the four operations and measurement for daily life |
| Core problem | Fear of and failure in mathematics; meaningless rote learning |
| For all | Mathematics for every child, not only the talented few |
Values / aims of teaching mathematics
| Utilitarian (practical) | Counting, money, time, measurement - everyday usefulness |
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| Disciplinary (intellectual) | Trains logical, precise, systematic reasoning |
| Cultural | Maths as human heritage - Aryabhata, zero, place value |
| Social / aesthetic | Patterns, symmetry, beauty; a shared social language |